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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.03 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.03 and 76.48 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.03 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.03 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.03 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.90/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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